I am not sure if this is posted already. I was wondering how(if) the range of the model S would be affected when using the air suspension. Is the 480 km (300 miles) with our without the adjustable suspension ? Could it go further with or less without the suspension ?
Thank "god" we are free in America... HAHA I guess it makes sense, but I would be very unhappy if this was implemented in the States. Never will be, but thinking about it raises my blood pressure.
The air suspension should act to increase range by decreasing aero drag at high speeds by sitting closer to the road in the "Low" setting. We don't know what the size of this effect will be, nor do we even know if the stated ranges assume air suspension and, hence, having the standard suspension will result in a mileage penalty.
I don't know much on it, but I think I can answer that. It should be very little. It pumps/drains the suspension to a set point then caps it off so there's no continuous power draw. I'm pretty sure it's not doing any continuous dynamic adjustment as you drive.
